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Manipur CM Survives Because Of Modi-Shah Blessings

Manipur CM Survives Because Of Modi-Shah Blessings

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'It is difficult to replace him because if he is replaced, it will lead to a sense of defeat among the Meiteis, rightly or wrongly, and more chaos.'

'Modi's silence has grievously hurt the people of Manipur'

'Modi's silence has grievously hurt the people of Manipur'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

'Deeply hurt by Modi's conspicuous silence for over a month-and-a-half since the outbreak of violence, people in Manipur came on the roads and crushed their radio sets to express their frustration and anger.' 'The fact that Modi's Mann Ki Baat did not have a single reference to the Manipur violence further accentuated this hurt and anger.'

Kerala guv flays silence over insult to Muslim girl

Kerala guv flays silence over insult to Muslim girl

Rediff.com12 May 2022

"I am so deeply disappointed that the whole political leadership is silent about it. And not just the political leadership, even the others are silent about it. I appeal to the national leadership of every party to come forward and protect the honour and dignity of our daughters," Khan said while speaking to reporters in Thiruvananthapuram.

WPL PHOTOS: Delhi Capitals hand Royal Challengers fifth straight loss

WPL PHOTOS: Delhi Capitals hand Royal Challengers fifth straight loss

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Delhi Capitals handed Royal Challengers Bangalore their fifth straight loss of the inaugural season of the Women's Premier League on Monday.

Should IT cos hire more women?

Should IT cos hire more women?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

While the number of women in IT cos is rising, the numbers are not impressive. A good majority of the leadership positions are also held by men.

WPL ends with promise of changing Indian cricket for better

WPL ends with promise of changing Indian cricket for better

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

WPL witnessed special performances from some of the best cricketers in the world

Sachin Pilot's turn won't come because...: Shah on Cong rift

Sachin Pilot's turn won't come because...: Shah on Cong rift

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Shah said that it is "a 3-D government in Rajasthan and three Ds stands for 'dange' (riots), 'durvyavhar' (ill-treatment) with women and 'Dalit' atrocities.

Congress video shows rivals Sidda, Shivakumar indulging in banter

Congress video shows rivals Sidda, Shivakumar indulging in banter

Rediff.com8 May 2023

A video released on Monday, the second in two days, shows the two leaders presenting a united front in the polls and exchanging notes on the Congress campaign.

'Karnataka does not survive on Centre's largesse'

'Karnataka does not survive on Centre's largesse'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

'Karnataka's finances are much healthier than the Union government's, which is indebted to nearly twice the extent of the state.'

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Here's the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to a joint session of the United States Congress, delivered on Thursday.

New BJP govt in UP led by Yogi Adityanath to be sworn in on March 25

New BJP govt in UP led by Yogi Adityanath to be sworn in on March 25

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Before the ceremony, Yogi Adityanath, who led the party to a thumping victory in the just-concluded elections, will be elected as the leader of the legislature party, party sources said.

Staying in the zone keeps Harmanpreet on top of her game

Staying in the zone keeps Harmanpreet on top of her game

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

'Things get easier for me in this zone and today I think it was one of those days when I was more relaxed because the team is so brilliant, everyone is so positive. We are all backing each other.'

World Women's Chess: Harika plays out second draw with Kosteniuk

World Women's Chess: Harika plays out second draw with Kosteniuk

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

After the first game against the same opponent ended in a draw, Harika was with black pieces in the second and she employed a French defence and Kosteniuk did not have many answers.

Modi turns 72, leads a busy day as wishes pour in

Modi turns 72, leads a busy day as wishes pour in

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

Wishing him, President Droupadi Murmu said the work for nation-building under his incomparable hardwork, dedication and creativity continue to advance.

Can Modi Swing It For BJP In Karnataka?

Can Modi Swing It For BJP In Karnataka?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

The BJP leadership knows it can't boast of governance in the state as the Bommai government has little to show. So, the game plan is to project Modi, who will reiterate how important it is for a state to have the same party ruling in power at the Centre, observes Ramesh Menon.

Sharad Pawar appoints Supriya Sule, Praful Patel as NCP working presidents

Sharad Pawar appoints Supriya Sule, Praful Patel as NCP working presidents

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

Pawar made the announcement at the 25th anniversary of the party, founded by him and P A Sangma in 1999.

Will EPS Now Take On The BJP?

Will EPS Now Take On The BJP?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The EPS camp believes that the BJP was already arm-twisting the AIADMK into conceding more seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections 'than they deserve' observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

To condemn every man as rapist is not advisable: Irani on marital rape issue

To condemn every man as rapist is not advisable: Irani on marital rape issue

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

The government's endeavour, she said, is to protect women in this country in collaboration with state governments.

Kerala guv-CM tiff escalates, Khan alleges oligarchy exists in CPM-ruled state

Kerala guv-CM tiff escalates, Khan alleges oligarchy exists in CPM-ruled state

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

He also claimed that the people were asking are all the jobs under Kerala government reserved for cadres and the university jobs for powerful people in Thiruvananthapuram.

New survey gives Liz Truss wider lead over Rishi Sunak

New survey gives Liz Truss wider lead over Rishi Sunak

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

A new survey of Conservative Party members, who will be casting their ballots to pick the new Tory leader to succeed Boris Johnson as British Prime Minister, on Wednesday shows a widening lead for Foreign Secretary Liz Truss over Rishi Sunak in the leadership contest.

Imran May Be Jailed For A Long Time

Imran May Be Jailed For A Long Time

Rediff.com10 May 2023

His disqualification to participate in future elections may follow, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W, India's external intelligence agency.

ECB plans 100-ball domestic game for men and women

ECB plans 100-ball domestic game for men and women

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

The duration of a game of cricket is set to shrink further with England and Wales Cricket Board planning an even shorter format where two teams will face 100 balls in an innings.

Kharge's son, Lingayat leader part of Siddaramaiah's govt

Kharge's son, Lingayat leader part of Siddaramaiah's govt

Rediff.com20 May 2023

According to sources in the Congress, eight legislators are likely to be sworn in as ministers along with them.

AAP scores 0 in Himachal debut with focus shifting to Gujarat

AAP scores 0 in Himachal debut with focus shifting to Gujarat

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which contested the assembly polls in Himachal Pradesh for the first time, drew a blank securing just 1.10 per cent of the total votes cast.

PHOTOS: First women soldiers from US army's toughest school

PHOTOS: First women soldiers from US army's toughest school

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Captain Kristen Griest and 1st Lt Shaye Haver are the first women ever to graduate from the United States army's Ranger School, designed to produce elite and tough leaders.

Karnataka polls: Pro-Maha outfit may play spoilsport in Belagavi

Karnataka polls: Pro-Maha outfit may play spoilsport in Belagavi

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

There are 18 assembly constituencies in the border district which is a Lingayat stronghold and has been a BJP bastion in the last two decades.

Cash for votes makes a return in TN's Erode bypoll

Cash for votes makes a return in TN's Erode bypoll

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

It is a sea of men clad in veshtis with distinctive party colour border design seeking votes with a smile and folded hands for their party candidates. The town is abuzz, with electioneering at its peak, and teeming trendy cars criss-cross the busy roads and bylanes bringing in more and more leaders from elsewhere for campaign.

Modi's longest Parliament speech pressed all the right buttons

Modi's longest Parliament speech pressed all the right buttons

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday slammed the opposition alliance INDIA as a collection of arrogant dynasties who will take India back by two centuries as he exuded confidence that people will bless the "garib ka beta" with a record-breaking mandate in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Law has empowered women, end 'sarpanch-pati' culture: Modi

Law has empowered women, end 'sarpanch-pati' culture: Modi

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called for ending "sarpanch-pati" culture in panchayats, the practice of husbands of women sarpanches exercising undue influence, as he pitched for a leadership role for elected village representatives to alleviate poverty and promote education.

Full text: President's address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day 2023

Full text: President's address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day 2023

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Here's the full text of address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of the Republic Day 2023.

UK PM Race: Rishi Sunak Trails Liz Truss

UK PM Race: Rishi Sunak Trails Liz Truss

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has extended a commanding 28 point lead over former British chancellor of the exchequer Rishi Sunak in the race to be the next leader of the Conservative party and the United Kingdom's prime minister, according to the latest YouGov survey.

4 In Race To Be BJP CM In Rajasthan

4 In Race To Be BJP CM In Rajasthan

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Vasundhara Raje, Satish Poonia, Kailash Choudhary: Who will it be if the BJP comes to power in Rajasthan next year?

One family, one ticket; 2 terms for president: Akali Dal ushers in reforms

One family, one ticket; 2 terms for president: Akali Dal ushers in reforms

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The Shiromani Akali Dal on Friday announced sweeping organisational reforms, saying it will now follow the one family, one ticket principle at elections and ensure that half of its contestants are below 50.

Scottish cricket found to be 'institutionally racist'

Scottish cricket found to be 'institutionally racist'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

'The governance and leadership practices of Cricket Scotland have been institutionally racist'

'How Will Amit Shah's Visit Help Manipur?'

'How Will Amit Shah's Visit Help Manipur?'

Rediff.com29 May 2023

'Can they (the Union government) provide security to every tribal in the valley? This is impossible now.'

Yediyurappa's life will inspire us: Modi on K'taka ex-CM's 80th birthday

Yediyurappa's life will inspire us: Modi on K'taka ex-CM's 80th birthday

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Modi's gestures have fuelled speculations that the BJP wants to bring Yediyurappa into the centre-stage of its campaign plank leveraging his mass appeal for the Assembly elections, due by May.

Has Udhayanidhi Shot INDIA Alliance in the Foot?

Has Udhayanidhi Shot INDIA Alliance in the Foot?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Udayanidhi has handed over to the BJP one real issue to draw the line between it and the INDIA alliance, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Cricketer Jadeja's wife, Hardik Patel in BJP's Gujarat poll List

Cricketer Jadeja's wife, Hardik Patel in BJP's Gujarat poll List

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

While Hardik Patel will contest from Viramgam, Rivaba Jadeja has been fielded from Jamnagar North.

'Mithali, you shaped the lives of many young girls'

'Mithali, you shaped the lives of many young girls'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

India women team captain Mithali Raj quit international cricket on Wednesday after a stellar 23-year career.

NCP to present blueprint for Oppn unity against Modi

NCP to present blueprint for Oppn unity against Modi

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Pawar, who had surprised the BJP by forging an unlikely alliance of Congress-Shiv Sena-NCP to form government in Maharashtra after the 2019 assembly elections, has already appealed to opposition parties to keep aside differences and join hands to challenge the Modi juggernaut.